Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Farewell Romeo

My daughter's blog post:

I'd like to say thank you for all of the support and condolences that have been streaming in over the past 24 hours. Romeo, my beautiful baby boy, was tragically hit and killed by a car yesterday morning. He was on his usual walk with the family dogs and, inexplicably, bolted through a fence alongside the field. He ran out into the road.


Words cannot express the pain, confusion and extreme loss that I and my family are feeling. Tears have replaced laughter and the sadness is haunting. His time here with us was so short and yet he managed to have such a profound and loving impact on everyone, both those who met him and those who hadn't.


I will miss you forever, Mister Munchkin. Rest in peace, my gorgeous little puppy.



Romeo
November 2010 - April 2011
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42 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Oh no, Des, I am so terribly sorry. I know how beloved our dogs are, what a painful loss it must be. Thinking of you.xx

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  2. It's meApril 13, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a sad news darling...she will miss this dog a much ...so sad......tears in my eyes.......wishing you streingth too.....love love Ria....xxx...

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  3. Claudia MoserApril 13, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I am so sorry Desiree, I can fully understand how you feel now. A dog is such a wonderful companion. Be strong!

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  4. LaviniaApril 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh dear, I'm sorry about the terrible accident. Poor pup was too young to go so soon. I know I'd be devastated if this happened to Aschiuta.

    Rest in peace, Romeo...

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  5. PencilGirlApril 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I'm so sorry, Des.. I can only imagine how painful it must be for you.. May he rest in peace in Doggy Heaven..
    Hugs, and Happy thoughts to you..
    Hang in there, Desiree...

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  6. Plum KitchenApril 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I am so terribly sorry for your sad sad loss:( Pets are such a massive part of the family and such a joy, I lost my wee Pru a few weeks ago and know just want an absolute wrench it is, thinking of you all and sending huge hugs xxx

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  7. Norm WotherspoonApril 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    So sad to learn that Romeo, so young, has travelled on;

    I know that you will miss him, every single day along your way;

    But the memories you hold in loving hearts ensure he's never fully gone;

    And I am sad that caring thoughts, are all I have to give for comfort on this day.

    With much warmth, Norm

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  8. SouthhamsdarlingApril 13, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Oh Desiree, I feel so sad for you and all the family, losing your poor little puppy (What a beautiful photo of him by the way). It must have been such a tremendous shock and all I can do is send you loving thoughts, sincere condolences and a hug. It will take you a good while to get over this sudden loss. Take care.

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  9. PoetessWugApril 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Awwww! :-( I didn't know Romeo. I haven't been around here long enough. But I have had and lost loving dogs, so I know how much they can feel up a space, a home, a heart. I'm sorry for your loss. :-(

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  10. diane bApril 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    How horrible to see it happen. It must be so sad for your family and the other dogs to lose such a gorgeous little companion. You have all my sympathy.

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  11. betty-NZApril 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Condolences for your loss.

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  12. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Des my friend, as a fellow dog owner and lover I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, especially happening the way it did. He was such a beautiful little man.
    Odie

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  13. SunnyToastApril 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Sorry to hear this....condolence

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  14. Wanda.....April 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Such a lovely photo...so sorry for your daughter's loss of Romeo.

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  15. Jamie JoApril 13, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Odie sent me here, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today.

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  16. Katherines CornerApril 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I am terribly sorry for your loss. A pet is truly a family member. I send prayers for comfort in fond memories. Hugs

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  17. Carol E WyerApril 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Oh Desiree I am so sad for you. I charged over after being away to see how you were and now I have a lump inmy throat for you and your family. I am truly so very sorry.
    Hugs and love
    Carol

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  18. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    That is horrible! Losing a pet is like losing a family member! How very sad. I'm sorry for your daughters lose.

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  19. Shady Del KnightApril 13, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I feel deep sorrow over this and yet I know it is only a fraction of what you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  20. DarleneApril 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    How tragic. So sorry to hear of your loss.

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  21. Jennifer April 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. We lost our beloved dog, Cheyenne, a few months back. She was also hit by a car and we were completely heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this painful time.

    ~jennifer

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  22. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Our friend Odie wrote about the sad loss of your Romeo. I just wanted to send you my thought and prayers. It's tough to lose a family member so suddenly like that. Take care. - G

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  23. jennyfrecklesApril 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    How very sad. A puppy soon becomes part of the family and will be terribly missed. Such a bright little thing too, by the looks of the pic.

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  24. AlisonApril 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh Desiree, I am so so sorry! What a shock this post was. Hugs to you and your daughter. He was such a character.

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  25. BiancaApril 13, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Oh no...i'm so sorry....i can't imagine how you must be feeling.
    So sad......for you and your daugther.
    I wil be thinking of you....
    Love and hugs Bianca

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  26. VictoriaApril 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Hi Desiree..many hugs of love, peace and comfort to you and your loved ones..and all those who loved Romeo. Such a sweet soul...hugs and hugs my friend..sending thoughts of love and healing to your broken-heart.
    Victoria~

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  27. unnamed ladApril 13, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    came over from Odie's. i always feel bad whenever i hear of someone losing their "kid," if you will. it doesn't matter whether it's a friend or a complete stranger because i know what ours mean to us. really sorry to hear of your loss and am sending up prayer to ease your discomfort

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  28. Intangible HeartsApril 13, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Oh dear, I am so sad for you and for me- I felt we just met.

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  29. Intangible HeartsApril 13, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I am so sorry. I feel like we just met your adorable Romeo.

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  30. Blu-I'd-BlondeApril 13, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Our pets are family members and when we lose them we mourn them no less than a person. Such a beautiful dog. Hold onto the memories.

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  31. Deb ShuckaApril 13, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I am so sorry for this loss. There's nothing quite so sad as losing a beloved pet whose unconditional love is priceless beyond words.

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  32. africanaussieApril 14, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Desiree,
    so sorry to hear that! He really was part of the family, I know you will really miss him.
    take care,Gillian

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  33. Intangible HeartsApril 14, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    I left two messages did any of them go through?

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  34. CherieApril 14, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    This news is heartbreaking. I know the sense of loss you are feeling and I hope that very soon the sorrow will be replaced by sweet memories of the happiness you shared with Romeo.
    *hugs*

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  35. HApril 14, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Desiree, I am so sorry. You must be hurting so much. We become so attahed to our animal family members. Thinking of you. (Hug)

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  36. DesireeApril 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    EVERYONE!

    Thank you sincerely for your kind thoughts, words and prayers in our grieving the loss of Romeo.

    I just did not have the heart to blog until late this afternoon. I have prepared a new post (a lot wordier than you are accustomed to from me, but I needed to try to make some sense of this tragedy and it helped to put it all down on 'paper'

    I plan to upload it a bit later this evening.

    You have all been absolutely amazing!
    Becoming a blogger has been one of the most rewarding things I've done. I have met all of you, which would never have happened without our respective blogs!

    With loving hugs to each and every one of you!

    Des xoxo

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  37. LindyLouMacApril 14, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    So dreadfully sad when one looses a cherished pet from old age but even more so in a tragic accident. My thoughts are with you all.

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  38. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressApril 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    So, so sorry! I've been busy and not up on my blogging and when I saw your comment I couldn't believe it. It seems so unfair how these things happen to such sweet little animals. So sorry about sweet little Romeo, I feel for you and your family.

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  39. AnnieApril 18, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Desiree,
    I am a little behind and just read about Romeo. Words can not express the sorrow that I feel for you and your family. I know how it feels to lose a dog and it's such a shame when they are so young. My heart goes out to you all. I know how much you love the animals in your life.

    I am glad your daughter decided to bring Coco into your lives. Some people wait a long time after losing a dog but I think it's almost easier when you can start giving all that love to another animal as soon as possible to take the sting away just a bit. Though they all are irreplaceable having a set of paws clicking on the floor seems to make us feel a little less empty.

    Hugs,
    Annie

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  40. RondaApril 19, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Desiree...I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't been on the blogs for awhile and just now read this. My heart goes out to you. Take care and God bless. My prayers are with you.

    Ronda

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  41. Corner Gardener SueApril 21, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    I'm sorry for your daughter's loss of her sweet puppy, Romeo. It would be hard to lose a pet that way. When my husband's sister first got her driver's license, she backed up and hit their dog. That was very hard on her, naturally. We feel so responsible, but accidents like that happen so fast, we can't prevent them.

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  42. Sue LangleyApril 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of Romeo's passing. I hope you all think of his life with you as a gift. Heavens, I don't know how my husband would do without our Maggie. It was supposed to be 'my' dog, but he's completely taken her over, which is what dogs do. They steal your hearts, for as long as you have them. So sad... :-(

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